Volunteer Coordinator | Hope for Holyoke

Gandara Center•Holyoke, MA

10d•$19

About The Position

Why Work for Gandara : Explore the career pathways in Behavioral Health, Substance Use and Recovery, Community Based Clinical services, Adolescent and Family services, Adult Residential, Maintenance and Administration! Whether that is in an entry level or leadership role, Gandara will provide the tools and resources to better enhance your career growth. The opportunities are presented with the ability to transition your skills and experience in meeting the organizations mission. There is grand landscape of opportunities that supports the community we serve, so Join the Gándara team today! Responsible for daily supervision of Peer Leaders/Volunteers. Manages peer support and peer activities, including peer-facilitated recovery groups and community activities Responsible for developing schedules and work plans for Peer Leaders Assists with gathering required survey data and data entering into recovery measures application. Acts as the liaison to the Ethics Committee Responsible for coordinating peers participating in community activities and events with the goal of addressing and decreasing the stigma of addiction

Requirements

Embrace and work in a culturally and linguistically diverse recovery community
Support all paths to recovery and have a minimum of 2 years of solid recovery or have lived experience as an individual affected by substance abuse in the family
Have a comprehensive understanding of substance addiction and recovery
Strong verbal and written communication
Have strong interpersonal boundaries
Have better than average experience using a computer and required software
Familiarity with local community, including recovery networks service providers and local resources
Valid Drivers license & reliable transportation
Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed for programming activities and events
Statewide travel is required for meetings, training courses and conferences.
Occasionally there may be trips to other New England states for annual conferences or training .

Nice To Haves

Strong leadership and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Commitment to recovery values, cultural humility, and trauma-informed care.
Skilled at delegating tasks appropriately while fostering accountability and team collaboration
Demonstrate skills in resolving conflicts calmly and constructively, using active listening and trauma-informed approaches

Responsibilities

Responsible for daily supervision of Peer Leaders/Volunteers.
Manages peer support and peer activities, including peer-facilitated recovery groups and community activities
Responsible for developing schedules and work plans for Peer Leaders
Assists with gathering required survey data and data entering into recovery measures application.
Acts as the liaison to the Ethics Committee
Responsible for coordinating peers participating in community activities and events with the goal of addressing and decreasing the stigma of addiction